CraftSanity – A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade
  • Home
  • Weaving Looms
    • Etsy shop
    • Loom video tutorials
    • About the looms
  • T-Shirts
  • Magazine
    • Order Print Magazine on Etsy
    • Order PDF of Magazine on Etsy
    • Order Magazine
  • Podcast Archive
  • Jen’s Bio
  • Contact
  • Subscribe to Email Newsletter

CraftSanity – A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

A blog and podcast for those who love everything handmade

  • Home
  • Weaving Looms
    • Etsy shop
    • Loom video tutorials
    • About the looms
  • T-Shirts
  • Magazine
    • Order Print Magazine on Etsy
    • Order PDF of Magazine on Etsy
    • Order Magazine
  • Podcast Archive
  • Jen’s Bio
  • Contact
  • Subscribe to Email Newsletter
Grand RapidsHandmade In Michigan TourLocal EventsPottery

Inspiration Downtown: Meet Bertha Zamora

by jennifer June 5, 2012
written by jennifer June 5, 2012

There’s something seemingly magical about Heartside Gallery and Studio in that keeps drawing me back with my camera. Heartside is a drop-in studio in Grand Rapids, Mich. where people are free to create without judgement no matter their circumstances. This is a refreshingly honest place where I have had the honor and privilege of meeting some fascinating artists.

There are so many stories waiting to be written at Heartside and I’m slowly collecting them one at a time.The latest story comes from Bertha Zamora. She’s a self-taught artist who makes the most intriguing pieces out of clay. She’s also an avid painter, crocheter and embroidery artist, too.

I featured Bertha in my Sunday art & craft column. You can read her story on MLive and then make plans to go meet her at Saturday’s Market featuring art by Bertha and more than 50 local artists and crafters who will be setting up shop on the street for this year’s one-day Market event sponsored by Avenue of the Arts.Check it out from 12-9 p.m. Saturday on South Division Avenue between Fulton and Williams streets.

I’ll be heading downtown to check out the Market after I finish making looms for Sunday’s opening of the Fulton Street Artisans Market. FSAM is my first show of  the season and I hope to see you there!

Bertha ZamoraGrand RapidsHeartside Gallery & StudioMIoutsider artpottery
3 comments
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
jennifer

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood is a journalist, story collector, podcaster, editor/publisher, columnist, printmaker, loom maker, fiber artist, adjunct journalism professor and mom in West Michigan. Send her your handmade story ideas, best vegetarian recipes, and tips for making cool stuff by writing jennifer@craftsanity.com. : )

previous post
Festival 2012
next post
Winding Down the School Year, Running Toward Summer

You may also like

CraftSanity Podcast Episode 199: Behind the scenes with...

July 9, 2017

Traverse City artist Andrew Rockwood makes a splash...

September 22, 2016

Stacie Tamaki’s tiny origami installation makes a big...

September 21, 2016

CraftSanity Podcast Episode 168: A conversation with sculptor,...

August 19, 2015

CraftSanity on TV: A printmaking demonstration with the...

June 27, 2015

If I had a time machine, this is...

June 17, 2015

Girls on the Run Coaching Experience Inspires Latest...

May 19, 2015

‘Live Your Best Life’ Project = The Best...

April 24, 2015

CraftSanity Podcast Episode 154: A conversation with Grand...

February 8, 2015

CraftSanity Podcast 144: A conversation with artist Kelly...

October 12, 2014

3 comments

Christie September 19, 2017 - 8:21 am

Hello there, simply changed into alert to your weblog via Google, and found that it’s really informative. I am gonna be careful for brussels. I’ll appreciate when you proceed this in future. A lot of other folks can be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

Log in to Reply
Lavonna September 20, 2017 - 6:11 am

fantastic publish, very informative. I ponder why the opposite specialists of this sector do not understand this. You should proceed your writing. I’m sure, you’ve a great readers’ base already!

Log in to Reply
Neva September 20, 2017 - 2:50 pm

Nice read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he actually bought me lunch because I found it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thanks for lunch!

Log in to Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Instagram

  • Im very excited to be adding a portable indoor cyanotype
    2 weeks ago by craftsanity I’m very excited to be adding a portable, indoor cyanotype printing set up to my studio that I will also be able to use to sprout my seeds for spring planting. Today is nice and sunny so I made a quick doily test print out on the deck. This form of printing is so much faster and cleaner than carving lino. However, I have no plans to give up printing with ink and look forward to continuing to explore all forms of printmaking. : )  #cyanotype   #cyanotypes   #sunprinting   #doilies   #sunprint   #printmaker   #fiberartist   #fiberart   #testprint 
  • Learning to embrace and celebrate lifes imperfections is a very
    1 week ago by craftsanity Learning to embrace and celebrate life’s imperfections is a very freeing experience. I’m practicing this twice a week with muddy hands and wishing I had more time to spend exploring what can be made with clay and a bit of patience.  #pottery   #potterswheel   #throwing   #artschool   #throwingpottery   #grcc   #potter   #imadethis   #art   #mugs   #mud   #artist   #imlearning   #rookievibes   #trysomethingnew   #clay   #handmadeinmichigan 
  • Im finally weaving some new rugs for my house
    6 days ago by craftsanity I’m finally weaving some new rugs for my house. : )  #craftsanitylooms   #rugs   #weave   #rugloom   #rug   #weaver   #handwoven   #handmadeinmichigan   #homedecor   #turquoise 
  • Today Im packing looms of all sizes to ship to
    5 days ago by craftsanity Today I’m packing looms of all sizes to ship to Hawaii, North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, Arizona, California, Georgia and Canada. Thanks so much for your support! I hope you all have a blast weaving with your CraftSanity Looms. : ) (Shop link in profile.)  #craftsanitylooms   #loom   #weavingloom   #weaver   #handmadeinmichigan   #weavingsupplies   #art   #fiberart   #artsupplies   #weaversofinstagram   #handmadebiz   #loommaker   #etsysellersofinstagram 
  • Im up way past my bedtime but I did manage
    2 days ago by craftsanity I’m up way past my bedtime, but I did manage to salvage my day and end it well. I shared a peanut butter apple with my daughter on our way back from art school this evening and it tasted amazing. Life is sweeter when you take a moment to reflect on what really matters. I was the last student to leave this space today.  #arttherapy   #pottery   #motherdaughterart   #art   #learningstuff 

How to Support

Consider donating a $1 a month to support the CraftSanity podcast via our Patreon page or make a one-time donation via PayPal.

Latest Podcasts

  • CraftSanity Podcast Episode 220: A conversation with Beryl Bartkus, founder of Ability Weavers, a Michigan weaving studio created to employ people with developmental disabilities

    January 1, 2019
  • CraftSanity Podcast Episode 219: A letterpress conversation with Amos Kennedy from Kennedy Prints in Detroit

    October 23, 2018
  • CraftSanity Episode 218: A conversation about slow fashion and the beginning stages of developing a fiber shed with farmer, shepherdess, and natural dyer, Lori Evesque

    September 5, 2018

RSS Latest CraftSanity YouTube videos

  • How to Weave with a CraftSanity Placemat Loom
  • How to Connect Fabric Strips for Weaving
  • Tip: How to Get a Colorful Yarn Stash from Just One Skein

How to Support

Consider donating a $1 a month to support the CraftSanity podcast via our Patreon page or make a one-time donation via PayPal.

Subscribe

• Subscribe to podcast through iTunes

• Podcast RSS

• Blog RSS

Newsletter

Subscribe my Newsletter for new blog posts, tips & new photos. Let's stay updated!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Email

CraftSanity @2018


Back To Top